VARIOUS RESOURCES ON TALKING TO CHILDREN AND OTHERS ABOUT TRAUMA
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/aftermath.aspx
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS
En Espanol
Consejos para hablarles a los niños y a los jóvenes que sufren eventos traumáticos
Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management:
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect – Model & Teach
Listen, Protect, Connect – Model and Teach
Psychological First Aid for Teacher and Students
After a Loved One Dies – how children grieve and how parents and other adults can support them
School Crisis Guide: Help and Healing in a Time of Crisis
Helping Parents and Caregivers Identify "What is Child Traumatic Stress?"
For educators. Identifying CTS in school setting
These resources were developed by the University of Washington on how journalists can and should best cover mental illness:
This is a printable PDF version: http://depts.washington.edu/mhreport/]http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/dbhr/mhtg/Publicationfinal.pdf
This is an HTML version: http://depts.washington.edu/mhreport/[/url]
Disaster Helpline from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Helpline and Text Service are:
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round
• Free (standard data/text messaging rates may apply for the texting service)
• Answered by trained crisis counselors.
TTY for Deaf / Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
Spanish-speakers:
Para ayuda en español Text “Hablanos” to 66746
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In this day of financial uncertainty and need for a mental edge in order to pay the bills, consider 10 minutes a day of challenging your brain. This is good for all whether you have a type of brain related problem or you are wanting to stave off normal memory loss. If you can help someone who is literally losing their mind (see link:ALZ Article ), then it stands to reason that it should be good for you. But don't just take my word for it! Give it a try! Here are some free sites that I recommend:
Digit Span Game (track results/like pricey BrainBuilder below, but free)
NEW!: Luminosity, Personalized Brain Games
NEW!!: Brain Gym, Personalized
Third Age Games
Tips from Alzheimer's Association
Free Mental Games1 Read More...
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Of The Rio Grande Valley
NEXT MEETING ON
THURSDAY, September 22nd, 2011
Dr. Iran Barrera, PhD, LCSW
Assistant Professor, UTPA Department of Social Work
Please come and provide your input:
a) for next year's public mental health conference
b) to learn about our key project
c) to Join our Organization
Sponsored by:
Mental Health Coalition
of the Rio Grande Valley
No cost, no obligation, just free information and networking.
mhc_rgv@yahoo.com
OFFICIAL MENTAL HEALTH COALITION WEBSITE!!!
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We want any organization to come that has something to contribute to the concerns listed above. This includes but is not limited to Law Enforcement , Hospitals , Ambulance Services , Day Cares , Therapists , Community Centers , Arts Programs , Recreation Directors , Service Directors , IT experts , Social Service Directors , Faith-based programs, GRANT WRITERS, healthcare providers, educators , family members, healthcare consumers , and Legislators !.
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The Mental Health Coalition Of The Rio Grande Valley is a newly formed organization that has the support of the local mental health authority, private mental health services, law enforcement, the courts, local politicians, the public defender’s office, local Justice of the Peace, consumers of mental health services, local providers, family members of those afflicted with mental health problems, local advocacy groups and many more. The aim of this group is to make a significant difference in some of the biggest problems we face as a community including local clinical services for those with mental health needs, including transportation and legal issues. We are a 501©3 organization able to handle non-profit initiatives and receive tax-deductible gifts. Our Mailing Address is:
Mental Health Coalition of the RGV, 5111 N. 10th St.
#336, McAllen, TX 78504
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Valley Vets get a new resource in website that informs them of their local, state, and national resources. Please check it out!
RGV Veterans Website!
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